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I get odd tiny piece of mucus in toilet bowl if i strain sometimes or when constipated. is that normal? there's no visible blood. stool looks normal. when should i worry?

Q: i get odd tiny piece of mucus in toilet bowl if i strain sometimes or when constipated. is that normal? there's no visible blood. stool looks normal. when should i worry?

: We only worry about copious amounts of mucus associated with other bowel irregularities in which inflammatory bowel disease is suspected. In these cases referral to a gastroenterologist for evaluation, testing and treatment is recommended. Small amounts of mucus in a normal BM can occur with constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.

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We only worry about copious amounts of mucus associated with other bowel irregularities in which inflammatory bowel disease is suspected. In these cases referral to a gastroenterologist for evaluation, testing and treatment is recommended. Small amounts of mucus in a normal BM can occur with constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.

Answered 8/26/2023

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A member asked:

I get odd tiny piece of mucus in toilet bowl if i strain sometimes or when constipated. is that normal? there's no visible blood. stool looks normal. when should i worry?

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